Businesspeople in the news, Jan. 12

Thursday

Jan 11, 2018 at 1:30 PM

New hires, promotions and awards at local companies.

Jason Wehrung, owner of Wehrung’s Lumber and Home Center in Ottsville, has been named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by LBM Journal, a magazine for the lumber and building material distribution industry. Wehrung was nominated in the $10 million to $50 million in sales category. The national award honors company leaders who epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit by excelling at satisfying customers, embracing company improvements and successfully seeking out new business opportunities. Wehrung is one of only three entrepreneurs nationwide to be recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year for 2018. He is the second-generation owner of the business founded by his father in the 1980s; under his leadership, Wehrung's has grown to three locations, including two lumber and home center locations.

Christina Fava, of Haverford has been appointed in-store nutritionist at Giant Food Stores' Willow Grove location at 315 York Road in Upper Moreland. Fava will provide one-on-one nutrition consultations for Willow Grove area customers, assist shoppers with healthy eating tips, conduct store tours, lead nutrition classes and participate in health-related events throughout the surrounding community. Fava joins the Willow Grove Giant from the Montgomery Township store, where she served as an in-store nutritionist since 2013.

Rick Tyrrell, owner of Cheese Dawgs Restaurant in Lower Southampton, has been elected president of the Feasterville Business Association. He moves up from his position as vice president replacing Karen Madotto, branch manager of Penn Community Bank in Bensalem, who has taken a position as a director on the FBA executive board. Also elected were Charles Roman, funeral director/supervisor for Kirk & Nice, Feasterville, vice president; Dennis Markowitz, business and tax consultant in Langhorne, treasurer; Tracy Freels, an auto parts representative for SRS Marketing Co. of Southampton, financial secretary; Linda Pupkiewitz, assistant director of the Lower Southampton Township Library, recording secretary; Erica Markowitz, president of Stream, Bensalem, corresponding secretary; and Michael R. Lesher, senior project manager for Regal Properties Inc., Langhorne, sergeant-at-arms. Elected to the position of director were Fran Mishinkish, branch manager of American Heritage Federal Credit Union, Feasterville; Susan Harrison, co-owner of the Greater Philadelphia Abstract Co., Trevose; Stu Coren, president of Rosen Coren Marketing Public Relations & Advertising Agency, Langhorne; and Ed MacConnell, president of Total Benefit Solutions, Feasterville. Retired Lower Southampton police Chief William Wiegman Jr., Jim Kelley of Jim Kelley Public Adjusters in Bensalem, and Pradeep Kohli of Univest Bank And Trust Co. in Bensalem were re-elected to the board.

LyncServe, a full-service marketing agency in Newtown, recently announced the hiring of three new team members. Tara Needles, of Newtown, joined the firm as social media manager, and heads up social media management for LyncServe clients. Rachel Fullan, of Langhorne, is LyncServe’s new marketing director, bringing more than 10 years' experience in strategy, marketing, public relations, event planning and digital marketing to the firm. Nate Fowler, of Tabernacle, New Jersey, was hired as front-end developer. The firm's former intern, Fowler works on building modern, responsive websites for customers.

Tracey Reed has been named library director of the Warminster Township Library, effective Jan. 22. Prior to joining Warminster, Reed was the branch manager of the Levittown Library of the Bucks County Library System. Prior to that, she was manager of the Clearwater Countryside Library in Clearwater, Florida. She brings more than 15 years of experience in the library world to her position.

Dunlap & Associates P.C., the Chalfont-based certified public accounting and consulting firm, recently announced that Brent K. Musselman has been promoted to supervising senior accountant in the tax services department. A resident of Sellersville, Musselman provides tax, accounting and advisory services for privately held companies, family-owned businesses, and individuals. Additionally, he assists in the training and development of staff in matters of taxation.

Jared Licht has joined the Bucks County office of NAI Mertz, a full-service commercial real estate firm serving southern New Jersey and greater Philadelphia, as a sales associate. Licht is a recent graduate of Pennsylvania State University, and has held several positions within the food and beverage industry and is active in several community organizations including Project HOPE and Autism Speaks.

Susan Abtouche, director of development at Pennswood Village in Newtown Township, has earned a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) professional certification. This certification is considered to be the global standard for the fundraising profession. The CFRE certification is an assessment process designed to measure an individual’s knowledge and skills in best practices in ethical philanthropic fundraising. The process includes completing a lengthy application documenting experience in three categories: education, professional practice, and professional performance; as well as a four-hour exam.

Vita Education Services has elected its board of directors officers for 2018. They are: president, Linda Barker, of Doylestown; first vice president, the Rev. Pauline Sexton, of Chalfont; second vice president, Alan Gaudio, of Doylestown; treasurer John Walko, of Warrington; and secretary, Bill Ford, of Warrington. Vita Education Services is the lead literacy agency in Bucks County and the largest provider of education programs in the Bucks County Correctional Facilities.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Pennsylvania, Bucks County Chapter (NAMI) recently was presented with The William H. Eastburn III Award by the Bucks County Bar Association. This award recognizes a person or entity who has made significant contributions to the Bucks County system of justice. NAMI was honored for its overall service and advocacy in the area of mental health, with particular emphasis on its Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. In 2006, NAMI first brought the idea of CIT training to Bucks County’s Behavioral Health Department. With the help of county officials, mental health professionals, and local law enforcement officers, the program has grown since that time, with its 17th class graduating last fall. CIT training helps law enforcement and first responders to recognize and respond appropriately to individuals with mental illness. Officers learn how to de-escalate a crisis, resulting in fewer injuries to responding officers as well as the affected individuals and bystanders, and how to refer the individuals to appropriate treatment.

Erin Cohen has been promoted to vice president and retail officer at Ambler Savings Bank. Cohen has more than 25 years of community banking experience, serving customers throughout the greater Philadelphia area. She began her career as a part-time teller in high school and joined Ambler Savings Bank in 2011 as manager of the Limerick office. In her new role, Cohen will be responsible for managing all branch offices.

The Rotary Club of Doylestown recently honored Doylestown resident Nicholas Molloy as he celebrated 50 years as a member of the volunteer service organization. Molloy followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both of whom were members of Rotary Club of Doylestown. He joined the Rotary Club of Doylestown in 1967 and has served in various leadership capacities, including president and vice president and on several committees. Molloy is a graduate of Central Bucks High School and Penn State University. He joined his family’s business, J. Carroll Molloy Realtor, in 1960.

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